Natural Area Muskegon Dunes and Swales
About
Natural Area Muskegon Dunes and Swales is a 245-acre natural area in western Michigan, about 3.4 miles from North Muskegon. It is managed by the state park agency, which oversees it as part of Michigan's state park and recreation lands. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 82°F with lows near 62°F, and September stays mild with highs around 73°F, according to averages from a nearby weather station. Several trails sit close by. Hearty Hiker Trail is about 0.7 mile away and Lost Lake Loop East about 0.9 mile. Skiers can head to Lost Lake Loop West, about 1.3 miles off, or Spencer's Advanced Loop at about 1.7 miles.
Park size
245 acres
Location
Natural Area Muskegon Dunes and Swales
Michigan
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–82°F and lows of 43–62°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Muskegon Co Ap, MI weather station, 6.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan33° high21° low
- Feb35° high21° low
- Mar44° high27° low
- Apr57° high37° low
- May68° high48° low
- Jun78° high57° low
- Jul82° high62° low
- Aug80° high61° low
- Sep73° high53° low
- Oct61° high43° low
- Nov48° high34° low
- Dec37° high26° low
Where it is
- Natural Area Muskegon Dunes and Swales · Public land
- Nearest town
- North Muskegon, Michigan · 3.4 mi
- Managed by
- State Park and Recreation
Nearby
- Hearty Hiker TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Lost Lake Loop EastHiking0.9 mi
- Lost Lake Loop WestCross-country skiing1.3 mi
- Pete's Path / Lost Lake Loop WestCross-country skiing1.5 mi
- Spencer's Advanced LoopCross-country skiing1.7 mi
- Verna's Classic TrailCross-country skiing1.9 mi
- Duck Lake State Park - Foot TrailHiking7.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
